Author: Friday Omosola

The Federal Government (FG) has declared Monday, March 31, and Tuesday, April 1, 2025, as public holidays in honour of the Eid-el-Fitr festivities. This declaration was issued by the Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, on behalf of the government. In a statement released on Wednesday, the ministry’s Permanent Secretary, Magdalene Ajani, conveyed the minister’s felicitations to the Muslim community for completing the Ramadan fast. He underscored the importance of the holy month in promoting self-discipline, empathy, and spiritual growth. Tunji-Ojo encouraged Muslims to uphold the values of kindness, generosity, and harmony while stressing the importance of national unity and interfaith…

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has written to notify Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, the senator representing Kogi Central, about the petition by constituents seeking her recall from the national assembly. INEC said it has also received the contact details of the petitioners. “Pursuant to section 69 of the constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria 1999, as amended, I write to notify you of the receipt of a petition from representatives of registered voters in your constituency seeking your recall from the senate,” the letter reads. “The notification is in line with the provisions of clause 2 (a) of the Commission’s…

President Bola Tinubu has signed into law the South-West Development Commission Bill, the South-South Development Commission Bill, and the Nigeria Anti-Doping Bill, 2025. In a statement announcing the presidential assent, Special Adviser on Senate Matters, Basheer Lado, emphasised that the newly enacted laws demonstrate Tinubu’s dedication to fostering regional growth, economic development, and Nigeria’s international standing. “With the establishment of the South-West and South-South Development Commissions, President Tinubu has reinforced his vision of equitable development across all regions, prioritizing economic expansion, infrastructure advancement, and social progress,” Lado stated. READ ALSO: Shettima urges judiciary to remain steadfast in dispensing justice He…

Vice President Kashim Shettima has called on the Nigerian judiciary to resist blackmail and uphold justice with unwavering integrity. He emphasised that the third arm of government must not yield to pressures that threaten its independence. He spoke in Abuja on Wednesday at the inaugural ‘Body of Benchers Annual Lecture’ and the public presentation of the ‘Legal Practitioners Disciplinary Committee Report’. Shettima underscored the judiciary’s vital role in maintaining accountability, fairness, and order in Nigeria. “A nation is only as accountable, fair, and orderly as the people who make, enforce, and interpret its laws,” he said, cautioning judges and legal…

A bill seeking to eliminate the constitutional immunity granted to the vice president, governors, and their deputies has progressed to the second reading in the House of Representatives. The proposed amendment aims to strengthen accountability, combat corruption, and eliminate impunity in public office. The bill was among 42 constitutional amendment proposals considered by lawmakers on Wednesday, following 39 similar bills that advanced through the second reading a day earlier. Among the major proposals that gained approval for further legislative review was a bill seeking to amend the 1999 Constitution to modify presidential immunity, while completely removing the legal protection previously…

The Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN), Justice Kudirat Kekere-Ekun, has raised concerns over the erosion of ethical standards in the legal profession, warning that the decline poses a significant challenge to the integrity of law practice in the country. Speaking at the public presentation of the Legal Practitioners’ Disciplinary Committee (LPDC) report at the Body of Benchers’ Complex in Abuja, she stressed that professional ethics and discipline among lawyers must be reinforced to maintain public trust in the judiciary. Justice Kekere-Ekun emphasised the urgent need for legal practitioners to recommit to the core values of honesty, discipline, and professional responsibility. …

The Court of Appeal in Abuja has directed all parties involved in the Kano Emirship dispute to maintain restraint while awaiting the Supreme Court’s decision on their appeals. In its ruling, the appellate court also put on hold any actions challenging the reinstatement of Muhammadu Sanusi II as the 16th Emir of Kano. The decision was reached by a three-member panel of justices, led by Justice Biobele Georgewill, which upheld the withdrawal of an application earlier filed by the Kano State Government after the appeal records were transmitted to the Supreme Court. The Kano State Government had reinstated Sanusi II…

Edo State Governor, Monday Okpebholo, has declared a state of emergency on public schools across the state, citing their deplorable conditions as unacceptable. During an inspection tour of some schools in Ikpoba-Okha and Egor Local Government Areas of Edo South Senatorial District, the governor expressed deep concern over the dilapidated state of facilities in urban schools, emphasising that Edo children deserve a better learning environment. “I feel very bad about the situation of the schools I inspected today. Look at the type of schools our children are attending; it is not acceptable at all,” Governor Okpebholo stated. He reaffirmed his…

In a landmark move to enhance air connectivity between Nigeria and Canada, the Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, has signed a Bilateral Air Services Agreement (BASA) with Canadian authorities. The agreement was finalised today at the Ministry’s headquarters in Abuja, marking a significant milestone in Nigeria’s aviation sector. Keyamo clarified that the agreement is a code-share arrangement, rather than a full bilateral agreement. Under this arrangement, multiple airlines can market and sell seats on flights operated by another airline, allowing passengers to book flights under different airline codes. He also stated that Nigeria will designate airline operators…

Bayo Onanuga, the Special Adviser to President Bola Tinubu on Information Strategy, has criticised Peter Obi, the 2023 Labour Party presidential candidate, over his claim that democracy in Nigeria has collapsed. Speaking at the 60th birthday colloquium of former Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Emeka Ihedioha, in Abuja on Monday, Obi expressed concerns about Nigeria’s democratic progress since 1999, stating that recent developments had reversed previous gains. He likened Nigeria’s democratic growth to a building project, suggesting that while past administrations had laid a foundation and attempted to construct higher levels, the current leadership had dismantled those efforts,…